The most beautiful book I've read this year ...

I am soooooo late to the party regarding this book as it was first published in 2007 but hey, maybe I wasn't in the right stage of my life to appreciate its beauty. From about mid-summer 2025, I seemed to spot this book cover or hear a snippet mentioned by various people, so I thought I'd give it a try. I'd read 'The Kite Runner', which was a fabulous read, many years ago but I hadn't ventured towards Hosseini's second book.

I mentioned it at college and a colleague swiftly delivered a copy the next morning. On starting 'A Thousand Splendid Suns', I was enchanted from the first page by the narrator's tone, p.o.v. and her naivety. Hosseini's writing is exquisite. I rarely borrow books, as I know how precious they are to each of us. Within a few chapters, I knew I needed my own copy, so duly ordered it, as I will happily read this book again! It has leaped into my list of favourite books of all time.

I'm not going to say anything else, other than I rarely say 'you must read blar, blar, blar' as I've been tricked and let down sooooo many times when others have uttered that line but seriously, 'you must read!' 

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